![[VoloPic.png]] # Volothamp Geddarm _Human Chronicler | Independent | [[Waterdeep]]_ ## Summary The famous chronicler, wizard, and celebrity known simply as "Volo," renowned for his travel guides and encyclopedic knowledge of monsters. A flamboyant and self-aggrandizing figure who authored "Volo's Guide to Monsters" and various city companions. During [[Dragon Heist]], he hired the party to rescue [[Floon Blagmaar]] and, unable to pay, offered them [[Trollskull Manor]] instead. His investigation into [[Dagult Neverember]]'s corruption led to capture and torture by the [[Gilded Gallows]] in the [[Gloomcellar]], from which the heroes rescued him. In gratitude, he gifted [[Kan'Rahd]] a magical pendant that summons his image to quote monster lore—which the party finds occasionally irritating. %% ## At a Glance Middle-aged human with wild salt-and-pepper hair, scraggly beard, and eyebrows that crawl up his forehead when excited. Worn but sturdy traveling clothes stuffed with notes, pens, maps, and magical trinkets. Hands constantly in motion, illustrating tales with sweeping gestures. ## Personality Insatiably curious, prone to exaggeration, genuinely good-hearted but scatterbrained. Uses elaborate, grandiose language. Risks life and limb for accurate stories. Mispronounces complex words—either from misunderstanding or because he likes his version better. ## Quote _"Every creature, every place, and every legend has a tale worth telling. I am merely the quill that transcribes their narratives!"_ ## Background **Feywild Adventures:** Spent thirty years in the [[Feywild]] researching the love story of [[Kali Firesong]] and [[Pellowea]]. Accidentally became betrothed to an Eladrin Prince, was crowned "Pumpkin King" after winning an enchanted gourd-eating contest, and survived a chase from a Quickling-Zephyr named Speedy McStabface—leaving him with an irrational fear of tiny, fast-moving creatures. **Current Status:** Taking refuge at the [[Brandarthall Estate]] with [[Renaer Neverember]] and [[Kasdeya Firesong]] while continuing his work on [[Neverember]]'s corruption. ## Stats **Noble** (MM 348) with proficiency in History and Nature, plus 2nd-level wizard spells. %%